Program Overview

The Electronic Medical Records Certificate Program will provide you with an overview of how to manage electronic medical records (EMRs) in different healthcare settings. If you’re seeking to learn new job skills, refresh or refine existing healthcare knowledge, or improve occupational performance by possessing a better understanding of medical record management, this program is for you! Penn Foster Career School provides all of the course materials you’ll need for the program, including Medisoft® software, SpringCharts® EHR software, and a 4GB flash drive. And you can complete this program in as little as three months.

In this lesson, you’ll learn to use the chart evaluation feature of SpringCharts® and begin customizing templates. You’ll access ICD-9 and CPT codes using the SpringCharts® database and learn to use other common utilities.

You will need high-speed internet access to begin your program. You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows Vista® or later, and an email account to complete your program with Penn Foster.

We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
Medisoft is a registered trademark of McKesson Corporation in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
SpringCharts is a registered trademark of Spring Medical Systems, Inc. in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.

The completion of a certificate-level program does not typically qualify a student for employment. Completion of this program may assist students who have previous academic or work-related experience improve their chances for promotion or entry-level employment.

You can improve your electronic medical records knowledge for your current job or work towards a promotion at hospitals, doctors' offices, insurance companies, or government agencies. Here are a few qualities that effective medical professionals have in common:

Organized: Keep confidential health forms and patient information in the right places.

Honest: Insurance companies, doctors, and patients trust you.

Dependable: Patients and doctors rely on you to be organized and on time.

Detail oriented: It’s important to have a sharp eye and check things twice.

Compassionate: You care about the health and well-being of others.

Penn Foster is a great place to learn. The instructors are only a phone call away if you need any help. They are friendly and eager to assist. It is a truly great way to get an education. I even met a few new friends online who were taking the same program that I was. We were able to help each other when needed. I plan on taking another program from Penn Foster.

- Karen M., Penn Foster Graduate

I am so happy that I made a career change with the help of Penn Foster. Penn Foster makes it easy, and they are always supportive and encouraging to you. Whenever I had a question, I just gave my instructors a call, and they were very helpful and easy to talk with. The online testing made it convenient, and my shipments always arrived right on time.

- Christina R., Penn Foster Graduate

I would like to say that enrolling with Penn Foster Career School was the best choice that I ever made. I would recommend Penn Foster. I just have to say 'Thank You' to Penn Foster for achieving my goal.